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Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Nothing says Valentine's day quite like a delicious,
indulgent deep red vanilla cake with a hint of chocolate and topped with
gorgeous cream cheese frosting. This decadent layer cake is sure to please and
ideal for a romantic evening.

Cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the eggs, and then add
the cocoa powder and the food colour. Beat in the flour and buttermilk,
alternately, one-third at a time. Stir in the vanilla extract. Then mix
together the bicarbonate of soda and the cider vinegar and stir into the cake
batter. Divide the mixture between the tins and bake in the oven for about 30
minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.

To make the icing beat the butter and cream cheese together
and then stir in the icing sugar. Spread a little of the mixture over one of
the sponges. Place the other sponge on top. Spread the remaining icing over the
top and sides of the cake and, using a teaspoon, make a swirling pattern on
top.